Hell apparently hath no fury like a painter scorned, and the rejectees lost no time in rallying their forces and organizing a rival exhibit. Next step, according to rebel leader Mrs. Amy Pearce, is the formation of a separate and independent artists' association for the advancement of art in Vancouver.

     Charging discrimination and gross unfairness, the dissidents have unfurled their banner against what they term "class barriers." They say the storm has been brewing for years - that unknown local artists who do not "belong" cannot rate a place in the gallery.

     "Sour Grapes," says juryman Charles H. Scott, himself an artist and principal of Vancouver's Art School. "Selection is made strictly on the basis of merit. Often judges are not aware of the artist's name until after a painting is selected or rejected."

     Local art dealer William Dorbil, who also has a protest against the Vancouver Art Gallery, has opened his premises at 942 Granville as a headquarters for the rebels. There Dorbil points out the fine points of the 30-odd paintings that didn't make the grade.